Health Advisory Issued For Two Tampa Bay Area Beaches

A health advisory has been issued for to Tampa Bay area beaches. The recommendation is due to high bacteria levels. The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County said that Ben T. Davis beach and Davis Island beaches have high bacteria levels. They recommend that you should not swim in these waters.

The bacteria in the water inhabit the intestinal track of humans and animals. It also may cause disease infections or rashes. The bacteria in the water is because of fecal pollution. That may come from stormwater runoff, pets and wildlife. Also, human sewage is another cause of the bacteria. Authorities will re-sample the water in a week. If it is better by then, the advisory will be lifted. Until then, authorities recommend no swimming in the water of Ben T. Davis and Davis Island beaches due to those high bacteria levels.

The type of bacteria that is in the water is called Enterococci. On the Florida Department of Health website they talk about the bacteria why is important to imform the public. They say, "According to studies conducted by the EPA, enterococci have a greater correlation with swimming-associated gastrointestinal illness in both marine and fresh waters than other bacterial indicator organisms, and are less likely to "die off" in saltwater. If an enterococci result were observed to exceed 70 colony forming units per 100 milliliters of beach water sampled and a resampling result also exceeds this value, then an "Advisory" would be issued for the sampling site."

Finally, a health adivosry has been issued for those two Tampa Bay beaches. It's important to listen to the officials as this could make you sick. It's only for a short time that you won't be able to swim in those waters. There are other beaches in the Tampa Bay area for you to enjoy.

[SOURCE: FOX 13]

We're here! September 2023! It's a month of change, joy, and moving on. It shows us how beautiful nature's cycles are, how exciting new starts are, and how rich cultural diversity is. September has something for everyone: enjoying the last bits of summer or you can't wait for fall to come. There's a lot happening in Tampa this September! So, let's enjoy this month as a time of change and growth, recognizing its beauty and importance in our lives.

September is the start of a new season. As the summer sun starts to go down and the leaves start to turn bright colors, you can tell that a new season is coming. We love this month, which is often seen as a bridge between the warm weather of summer and the cool, cozy weather of fall. Let's talk about the many things that happen in September, from weather changes to cultural events, and why it's a month worth enjoying.

Those are nice to think about... but what can we look forward to in September 2023 in our daily lives?

Here are a few things to look forward to in September: The NFL season starts next Thursday . . . Bucs fans will have to wait till week 2 on September 17 to see them at Raymond James Stadium. LOTS of big TV shows come back . . . and the first day of fall is September 23rd. Tampa is going to be having a busy September with lots of exciting events and new restaurants!

Let's take a look at some September 2023 highlights to come!

The NFL season kicks off next Thursday with the Chiefs hosting the Lions . . . there's lots of college football too . . . and tennis fans have the U.S. Open through September 10th. Namely our Tampa Bay Bucs taking on the Minnesota Vikings for the season opener on Sunday September 10th! Go Bucs!

"My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3" comes out September 8th.  "The Expendables 4" hits theaters September 22nd.  The horror movie "Saw X" will be released on September 29th.

Tampa's tallest rooftop bar is opening in September! The Beacon is located on the 27th floor of JW Marriot and has a 360 degree view of downtown Tampa.

A new dessert heaven is opening up in South Tampa soon! They've posted on socials that they're hiring which leads us to believe that we could see an opening date in September

This authentic Japanese cuisine is presented by technology-driven dining. Shortly after opening in Orlando, Florida, Kara Sushi has signed for its first location in the Tampa Market, at 214 Westshore Plaza.

The first day of fall will be on September 23rd.  If you want to get specific, the Autumn Equinox occurs at 2:50 A.M. Eastern that day.

Oh, and the new iPhone is coming out...

A TON of TV shows are back, including "Name That Tune", "I Can See Your Voice", and "The Masked Singer" on Fox. "The Voice" on NBC, and "Survivor" and "The Amazing Race" on CBS.

There's also the premiere of "American Horror Story: Delicate, Part One" on FX.  That's the one with Kim Kardashian.  New seasons of "Sex Education" and "Love Is Blind" are back on Netflix.  And the latest "Walking Dead" spinoff, "The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon", hits AMC on September 10th.

Besides Labor Day on 9/4,  there's Beer Lovers Day on the 7th . . . Stand Up to Cancer Day on the 8th . . . Talk Like a Pirate Day on the 19th . . . and the 29th is National Coffee Day.

Hockey fans can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Preseason kicks off in September and Bolts fans can get a glimpse of this years team at the home games on September 26 and 29.